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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject is Julian writing about in his notebook at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Music.
(b) Pets.
(c) Food.
(d) Plants.

2. What is in the letter that Julian sends to the minister of public information in Chapter 23?
(a) His resignation.
(b) Money.
(c) His diploma.
(d) Newspaper article.

3. Why does Gabriela tell Sol that she is perfect for Julian?
(a) Because they like the same books.
(b) Because they are both half crazy
(c) They both adore opera.
(d) They both like cats.

4. When Sol rushes out of the house in Chapter 20, where is she going?
(a) Guest house.
(b) Gazebo.
(c) River.
(d) Cafe.

5. What did Minister Andrujal add at the end of his letter in his own handwriting?
(a) "Best wishes."
(b) "If you need anything, just ask."
(c) "See you tomorrow."
(d) "Julian, please."

6. When does Julian have to leave for Mexico City to be in time for his wedding?
(a) December 10.
(b) September 15.
(c) October 2.
(d) May 12.

7. When Lucia looks in the mirror at the end of Chapter 16, what does she think she looks like?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Her old self.
(c) A child.
(d) A beautiful woman.

8. Where does Julian wait for Sol in Chapter 24?
(a) Patio.
(b) Cafe.
(c) Gazebo.
(d) Library.

9. What kind of smile does Julian give Lucia on their wedding trip?
(a) Trembling.
(b) Sincerely heartfelt.
(c) Grimace.
(d) Grin.

10. What can Lucia hear when she looks out the hotel window on her wedding trip?
(a) Sirens.
(b) The Pacific Ocean.
(c) Whistles.
(d) Street vendors.

11. What is driving Xenufla crazy about Sol on Friday morning, the day Julian visits Don Manuel at home?
(a) Sol is pestering her for lunch.
(b) Sol has changed her clothes three times already.
(c) The clock is not working.
(d) Sol is complaining about everything.

12. What did Juan de Dios Rosado write that Don Manuel is having performed at his party?
(a) Concerto.
(b) Play.
(c) Story.
(d) Waltz.

13. What game does Julian tell Don Manuel he loves?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Chinese Checkers.
(c) Cards.
(d) Chess.

14. Why does Julian cry in Chapter 11?
(a) Because he is joyful about meeting Sol.
(b) He is sad he has no job.
(c) He longs to return to Cuba.
(d) He misses Lucia.

15. What is the date when Lucia is looking out her hotel window on her wedding trip?
(a) January 1, 1878.
(b) March 3, 1921.
(c) February 2, 1899.
(d) May 1, 1900.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month is it when Julian and Don Manuel play chess outside under the magnolia tree?

2. What does Don Manuel cancel so Julian will fulfill his obligation to the minister of arts?

3. What opera is Sol playing a love song from when Julian is playing chess with her father on the patio?

4. What does Sol say to Julian after she gives him her gift before he leaves for Mexico?

5. What does Julian hit with his closed fist at the end of Chapter 20?

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